In the upcoming business records trial of former President Donald Trump in Manhattan, Michael Cohen is set to testify as the prosecution’s key witness. Cohen, Trump’s former lawyer and fixer, is expected to provide information on alleged crimes involving the falsification of business records to sway the 2016 presidential election.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has accused Trump of improperly categorizing payments to Stormy Daniels through Cohen as legal expenses instead of campaign expenses to conceal an illegal scheme to win the election. Despite arguments from legal scholar Jonathan Turley and others suggesting no wrongdoing in the case, Trump maintains his innocence.
Cohen, who previously served jail time for federal charges related to the payments and lying to Congress, is considered a crucial witness in Bragg’s case. Ahead of his testimony, he has been publicly taunting Trump on social media.
Reports have emerged that Cohen is exploring a reality show and considering a run for Congress. Despite restrictions preventing Trump from attacking Cohen, Cohen has freely criticized Trump online, referring to him as “VonShitzinPants.”
Critics have raised concerns about Cohen’s credibility due to his past convictions, with some suggesting that the prosecution’s case hinges on convincing all 12 jurors of his honesty. Defense attorneys plan to challenge Cohen’s testimony, labeling him an admitted liar with a vendetta against Trump.
As the trial nears its conclusion, Cohen’s testimony marks a pivotal moment. The defense has prepared for a rigorous cross-examination of Cohen, who is seen as a crucial factor in determining the trial’s outcome. Last week, adult actress Stormy Daniels, another key witness for the prosecution, testified in court, with jurors reportedly showing little reaction to her statements.
The trial is expected to conclude by the end of the week, signaling the final stages of the legal battle between Trump and the Manhattan District Attorney.
